Video Audition
Ballet Hispánico recommends that all applicants audition in person. However, video audition
submissions are acceptable if a student is unable to attend a live audition.
VIDEO REQUIREMENTS: ChoreoLaB applicants should send their current video dance reel
which demonstrates experience in both contemporary and classical forms along with excerpts of
improvisation. If applicant does not have a video reel, videos of a solo are permissible
(rehearsal or performance is acceptable). Video should not exceed 4 minutes.
VIDEO AUDITION FEE: There is a $40.00 video audition fee, which may be paid by check
(made out to Ballet Hispánico, with a note in the memo “ChoreoLaB Audition”) or via credit card
by calling our School of Dance Office at 212- 362-6710 ext.10 or ext.13.
ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF VIDEO AUDITION: If e-mailing a link, please send to the
School of Dance via Kiri Avelar at [email protected] no later than Monday, May 1st,
2017. Be sure to include any password(s) needed to view your video reel at time of submission.
Videos will not be reviewed unless accompanied by completed audition form, headshot,
professional dance photo, and audition fee.
BY MAIL SUBMISSION OF VIDEO AUDITION: If mailing, DVD must be in a format ready to
view on American DVD players. Video audition by mail must be postmarked no later than
Friday, April 28th, 2017. Please mail DVD to Ballet Hispánico at 167 West 89th Street, New
York, NY 10024 to the attention of Kiri Avelar. Along with completed audition form, headshot,
professional dance photo, and audition fee.
APPLICATION DEADLINE & ACCEPTANCE NOTIFICATION: Video Audition materials must
be received by Ballet Hispánico no later than May 1st, 2017 to be eligible for consideration. We
will notify you of our decision no later than May 19th, 2017. If accepted, you will be required to
complete the registration forms that are available on our website at www.ballethispanico.org. All
videos become property of the Ballet Hispánico School of Dance and will not be returned.
CHECKLIST:
Before submitting your video audition please be sure to have the following:
 Video link or DVD, as requested above
 Completed Audition Form (available on BH website)
 Color 5x7 (or larger, acceptable) headshot
 Color 5x7 (or larger, acceptable) photo in á la seconde
 $40.00 payment
Note: Incomplete submissions will not be reviewed and placement will not be sent.
Artistic Director & CEO: Eduardo Vilaro | Founder: Tina Ramirez | Chair, Board of Directors: Kate Lear
PAYMENT INFORMATION:
Payments may be completed as following:
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Online: You will need to create a log in through Mind Body and follow steps if interested click
here
In Person: Tuesday-Friday 2:00pm-7:00pm & Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm
By Mail to: Ballet Hispánico 167 West 89th Street, New York, NY 10024 (Attention: School of
Dance, with a note in the memo “ChoreoLaB Audition”)
Fax: 212-362-3081
If you have any questions regarding the program, please contact the School Office 212.362.6710 ext.
10/13. We look forward to your participation this summer here at the Ballet Hispánico.